SR8 5QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5QE

SR8 5QE, County Durham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR8 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR8 5QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5QE, encompassing approximately 3087 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 5QE area, explore the SR8 5QE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SR8 5QE area, visit the SR8 5QE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SR8 5QE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kemp Road with total crimes: 6
  • Smillie Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brandlings Way with total crimes: 3

SR8 5QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.80-25.00%
Public order52.91-16.67%
Other crime41.62100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.54-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson124.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.890.00%
Public order62.9120.00%
Other crime21.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.4985.71%
Anti-social behaviour98.42200.00%
Public order52.9166.67%
Burglary41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30100.00%
Other crime31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.39-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour34.53-66.67%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-71.43%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.4072.22%
Anti-social behaviour910.04-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.91250.00%
Burglary52.27150.00%
Other theft51.6225.00%
Public order41.62300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.8357.14%
Other theft43.560.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.27-88.89%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.90-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.9133.33%
Burglary42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5920.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Other crime20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.65-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.577.14%
Criminal damage and arson84.86-20.00%
Burglary72.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-16.67%
Other crime41.62100.00%
Public order41.300.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.240.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202426
June 202414
May 202431
April 202418
February 202417
January 202420
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20249
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR8 5QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kemp Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smillie Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brandlings Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Grange Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Burt Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mansell Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Troutbeck Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crawford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Elliott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Harvey Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lowther Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Beck Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dunn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dunelm Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Basingstoke Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Essington Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ramsey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Jarvis Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Fairbairn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pickard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Robson Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Adfrid Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edenhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Galloway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1